Cam Newton Workout Phenomenal

[mav1234]

...Charles Johnson is a DT? wat.

certainly are DTs in FA that will be huge upgrades but the ones we can get wont really be star potential like Fairley could.

same is true of QBs tho in terms of FA star potential.

[Ruff]

You're looking at defensive ends not defensive tackles. The top DT's will stay with their current team. I dont see any great DT's that teams are going to let go.....

There's not going to be many.

That's why I don't understand the whole "we can get a FA DT" argument.

[C47]

There's not going to be many.

That's why I don't understand the whole "we can get a FA DT" argument.

I'm in the we can get a DT later in the draft that's comparable to Fairley camp. The same can't be said for some other positions....

[unicar15]

At this point I wouldn't be angry at drafting Newton. The only thing I'm afraid of is if we draft Newton, sit him, and then have the #1 pick again next year and Andrew Luck is staring us in the face. Thattt would suck...

[mav1234]

I'm in the we can get a DT later in the draft that's comparable to Fairley camp. The same can't be said for some other positions....

In an ideal world I would love to take a different player first and go DT later on. I do not know why, but there is something I do not like about going for Fairley, and I can't put it to words. =| I'll get behind him if we pick him, of course... but out of the top 2 players at each position of need for us he is kinda the one I want least.

[Ruff]

My ideal situation would be switch 1s with Cincy, pick up Carson, and have Nick Fairley still there at number 3.

That way, we wouldn't have to worry about taking Fairley with all of that number 1 overall money, and the QB situation would have a stop-gap fix.

[mav1234]

At this point I wouldn't be angry at drafting Newton. The only thing I'm afraid of is if we draft Newton, sit him, and then have the #1 pick again next year and Andrew Luck is staring us in the face. Thattt would suck...

if you think Newton has a good chance of becoming an elite, franchise QB, you take him #1.

if we end up with the #1 overall next year again, oh well. Unless something has happened to question your devotion to Newton you build around him, no matter who is out there...

If Clausen had made the Panthers believe he was somebody great I don't think we would have been nearly so gung-ho about Luck.

[blackcatgrowl]

You're looking at defensive ends not defensive tackles. The top DT's will stay with their current team. I dont see any great DT's that teams are going to let go.....

Actually the article is talking about D-Linemen which included DEs and DTs

If you scroll down, here's the DTs

Haloti Ngata (BAL) - The contract Ngata will get from the Ravens this year probably still won’t be large enough to accommodate him as the league’s best defensive linemen who has been playing several years for far below his actual value. His impact on the Ravens defense is immeasurable and he’s made great strides as a pass rusher over the years as well. Ngata is a truly dominant football player.

Richard Seymour (OAK) – Seymour’s presence, production, and incalculable veteran leadership has helped spark a resurgence in Oakland. While initially displeased with the trade that brought him to the Raiders last year, Seymour has opened up to donning the silver and black long term. Al Davis has no problem spending money, so it would be a surprise if he didn’t have the highest offer on the table for Seymour, who has earned every penny he’ll see through his play this year.

Brandon Mebane (SEA) – At only 6’1, Mebane has the natural leverage and quickness to give interior linemen fits. He’s as underrated as they come and when you look at his numbers, it’s easy to see why he’s often snubbed when the discussion of the best defensive tackles comes up. Mebane has the work ethic and the tools to be a dominant defensive tackle for next decade and has been instrumental to the Seahawks’ run defense over the last 2 seasons.

Aubrayo Franklin (SF) – Though not as terrific as last year, Franklin had another strong season as the nose tackle for the 49ers. He was late to report to the Niners after they slapped him with the franchise tag. Franklin will be looking for his long-term extension this season and if the organization doesn’t reward him again this year, he’ll won’t hesitate to look elsewhere, as long as they don’t place the franchise tag on him yet again.

Pat Williams (MIN) – So much for the retirement talks of last offseason. Through recent comments, he already seems ready for next year and he’s already the league’s oldest defensive player. While the Vikings have had a disappointing season, Pat Williams has continued to play at a productive level. With a lot of upcoming free agents, it’ll be interesting to see how the front office approaches this offseason. Williams has predicted a “rough” transition for the team. Though he’s ready to return if the Vikings want him, he’s also open to going to another Super Bowl contender

Other Notable Free Agents:

Alan Branch (ARZ)

Gabe Watson (ARZ)

John McCargo (BUF)

Nick Hayden (CAR)

Anthony Adams (CHI)

Matt Toeaina (CHI)

Andre Fluellen (DET)

Shaun Cody (HOU)

Antonio Johnson (IND)

Daniel Muir (IND)

Eric Foster (IND)

Ron Edwards (KC)

Paul Soliai (MIA)

Fred Evans (MIN)

Gerard Warren (NE)

Remi Ayodele (NO)

Barry Coefield (NYG)

John Henderson (OAK)

Chris Hovan (STL)

Clifton Ryan (STL)

[jtnc]

Looks like Clausen maybe Newton's shoe shiner.

[Ruff]

Pat Williams will be suspended the first four games.

Ngata is going to be franchised.

Seymour most likely will stay with Oakland.

And Franklin is a 3-4 DT.

Mebane is the only real option, there.

[MHS831]

Brandon Mebane (SEA) – At only 6’1, Mebane has the natural leverage and quickness to give interior linemen fits. He’s as underrated as they come and when you look at his numbers, it’s easy to see why he’s often snubbed when the discussion of the best defensive tackles comes up. Mebane has the work ethic and the tools to be a dominant defensive tackle for next decade and has been instrumental to the Seahawks’ run defense over the last 2 seasons.

[Ruff]

Just Brandon Mebane isn't going to fix our DL.

Brandon Mebane + Nick Fairley? That would help a lot.

[blackcatgrowl]

Mebane is the only real option, there.

Rufftown - re: your sig...

You realize, that right now, we don't even have a Rodney Peete equivalent... right?

[MHS831]

I read somewhere that someone called Fairley a "one-trick pony" but it is a very good trick. Still, I can't get that out of my mind.

I also HATE the J. Russell friendship, as well as the fact that some say he is not a team player, more of a glory hound. Wait. There are times we need the DT to take on a double team. Can he? Will he?